Mother & Baby India

Bid good bye to your personal life, they said. It is the end of independence, the termination of romance, the culmination of restful sleep and in general, an end to your footloose and fancy-free existence! When you’re a mum, life changes, and for many, it marks a closure to everything familiar. And it is true. Every piece of advice you have received about things changing drastically post-baby—every warning you have heard—is a hundred per cent accurate! Becoming a mother is marks the end of a whole lot of things. There is no doubt about that. I will NOT sugarcoat the persistent trials of new mums and new parents. I will not air-brush the hardships of raising another human being while circumventing everyday challenges, and personal limitations. It is demanding and…

Bid good bye to your personal life, they said. It is the end of independence, the termination of romance, the culmination of restful sleep and in general, an end to your footloose and fancy-free existence! When you’re a mum, life changes, and for many, it marks a closure to everything familiar. And it is true. Every piece of advice you have received about things changing drastically post-baby—every warning you have heard—is a hundred per cent accurate! Becoming a mother is marks the end of a whole lot of things. There is no doubt about that. I will NOT sugarcoat the persistent trials of new mums and new parents. I will not air-brush the hardships of raising another human being while circumventing everyday challenges, and personal limitations. It is demanding and…

DR KIRAN COELHO A succesful gynaecologist and practicing obgyn for the last 30 years. DR DHERANDRA KUMAR Consultant clinical and child psychologist, he is founder and director of Psyindia, and engaged in direct work with children. DR ANITA MADAN A doctorate in education, she is currently the Curriculum Development head with EuroKids International Pvt Ltd where she promotes a developmentally appropriate curriculum. SONALI SHIVLANI Mumbai-based childbirth educator, certified by Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association, USA. DR GEETANJALI SHAH Popular Mumbai paediatrician, conducts holistic fitness workshops for pregnant women. ANIKA PURI Childbirth educator, prenatal and postnatal massage therapist, certified counsellor, reflexolgist and a holistic practitioner of women’s health and fertility in Delhi. NUTAN PANDIT Breastfeeding counsellor and natural birth therapist who’s been teaching in New Delhi since 1978. EFFATH YASMIN India’s leading IBCLC, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, and founder of Nourish & Nurture, Mumbai, India.…

DR KIRAN COELHO A succesful gynaecologist and practicing obgyn for the last 30 years. DR DHERANDRA KUMAR Consultant clinical and child psychologist, he is founder and director of Psyindia, and engaged in direct work with children. DR ANITA MADAN A doctorate in education, she is currently the Curriculum Development head with EuroKids International Pvt Ltd where she promotes a developmentally appropriate curriculum. SONALI SHIVLANI Mumbai-based childbirth educator, certified by Childbirth & Postpartum Professional Association, USA. DR GEETANJALI SHAH Popular Mumbai paediatrician, conducts holistic fitness workshops for pregnant women. ANIKA PURI Childbirth educator, prenatal and postnatal massage therapist, certified counsellor, reflexolgist and a holistic practitioner of women’s health and fertility in Delhi. NUTAN PANDIT Breastfeeding counsellor and natural birth therapist who’s been teaching in New Delhi since 1978. EFFATH YASMIN India’s…

Land of Nod Try these dietary changes to potentially avoid sleep disruptions during pregnancy: Avoid carbonated drinks, citrus, peppermint, tomatoes, and spicy or fatty foods. These can trigger acid reflux Refrain from eating within three to four hours of bedtime. Eat small meals throughout the day, instead of three large meals. Don’t drink liquid during meals or within two hours of bed. Cut out caffeine. This is a stimulant that keeps you awake, and can be harmful for developing babies MILKING IT Even before your baby arrives, it might be a good idea to invest in breastfeeding supplies and keep them ready. You will need nursing bras, pads, ointment for sore and cracked nipples, and comfortable clothes to nurse in. These are the bare necessities of breastfeeding. You should also consider investing in…

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